TMS System
Overview
6/21/12
TMS Overview v 1
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Intro to the TMS System
• Intro to the New Protrans TMS
• Development Process
• TMS Benefits
• Future Expansion Modules
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Intro to the TMS System
For over 15 years, our existing TMS system has enabled ProTrans to
provide our customers with a cost-effective way to get their freight to its
destination on time.
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Intro to the TMS System
As our business expands, we continue to strive to meet the present and
future needs of our customers. In order to meet these changing needs, our
development team has designed a flexible, web-based application that is
responsive, adaptable, and robust enough to handle customer demands.
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Lean-Agile Development Process
The new ProTrans TMS system is being developed with the latest
Lean-Agile development methodologies.
Benefits:
• Lightweight framework using teams
• Maintain focus on the rapid delivery of applications to meet our
customers’ evolving needs
• Web-based Application can be accessed through any internet
browser, 24 hours a day.
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Agile Development Process Benefits
Requirements
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Past Development Process - Requirements are written then developers review the final
document before beginning any coding.
Agile Development Process - The requirements are prototyped with the business and IT on
a defined schedule, as often as daily, to meet changing needs.
Testing
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Past Development Process - Testing is done at the completion of the development phase.
Agile Development Process - Testing is completed as each prototype version is completed.
Training
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Past Development Process - Documentation is started at the end of the development
phase.
Agile Development Process - Documentation is created as created, and then updated as
each prototype version is completed ensuring documentation is readily available.
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Deployment
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Past Development Process - There is only one main release, and any problems or delays
mean the release may not meet the customers expectations.
Agile Development Process - A release is each reiteration of the prototype which means
there is always a working model.
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Advantages
More Efficient Carrier Communications and Management
• Carriers can use the Carrier Portal online to manage tenders and
loads, or use EDI to resolve transactions quickly at the load level
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Advantages
Customizable Workflows
• These capabilities mean more load flexibility to meet specific
transaction and customer rules
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Advantages
Customizable Carrier Check Calls
• The new TMS enables ProTrans to configure check call default settings
specific to each carrier
Carrier Profile Screen
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Advantages
Customizable Lane Check Calls
• The new TMS also enables ProTrans to configure check calls specific
to each lane
Load Details Screen
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Advantages
Real-Time Exception Processing
• Transactions are processed
immediately which results in the
latest, up-to-date exception
information to enable proactive
decision-making
Exception Types
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Hot Loads
Stop Check Calls
Tenders
Interval Check Calls & ETA
Updates
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Advantages
Searching and Sorting for Exceptions
• Exceptions can be easily located, sorted, and displayed on the Load
Management screen using the search feature
Load Management Screen (Sorted)
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Advantages
Better Support of Third Party Logistics
• Increased cost savings due to integration with optimization/planning
software to determine the best carrier and route for the loads
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Future Expansion Modules
ProTrans is in the process of developing other new TMS modules.
These modules will add new functionality and replace existing features
in ProTrack and other supporting third party applications.
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Future Expansion Modules
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For more information, please contact your ProTrans representative.